How To Fix OB131 - Make sure that the materials in material group & have a valid ED group

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OB - IS-OIL Downstream TDP messages

• Message number: 131

• Message text: Make sure that the materials in material group & have a valid ED group

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OB131 - Make sure that the materials in material group & have a valid ED group ?

  The SAP error message OB131 indicates that there is an issue with the materials in a specific material group not having a valid "ED group" (which typically refers to the "Evaluation Group" for materials). This error usually arises during the configuration of the system or when trying to perform transactions related to materials that are not properly set up.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing or Incorrect ED Group Assignment: The materials in the specified material group do not have a valid Evaluation Group assigned. This can happen if the materials were created without proper configuration or if the configuration was changed after the materials were created.
  Material Group Configuration: The material group itself may not be properly configured to include valid ED groups.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data for the materials, leading to the error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master records for the materials in question (transaction code MM03).
  Verify that